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Graduate Certificate in School Social Work at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia, United States

Programme overview

A 21-credit-hour certificate supporting school-based social work practice and preparation for state school social work endorsements, covering the National School Social Work Practice Model 2.0 and certification in Missouri and neighboring states.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 21 credit hours; non-degree students expected to finish coursework within two years  |  Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Required Social Work in Schools and DSM and Psychopathology: A Social Work Perspective, at least one elective (e.g. Applied Behavior Analysis, Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Response in Schools), and a 12-credit field practicum in a school setting.

Career pathways

The certificate is intended to enhance employability and prepare graduates to pursue school social work endorsements.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Open to current MU MSW students and to post-MSW non-degree-seeking professional social workers. The field practicum is waived for applicants with verified PK-12 school social work experience (more than 600 hours within the past 3 years).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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